The Tale of Genji Illustrated Scrolls: Suzumushi (The Bell Cricket) II

Artist unknown (paintings traditionally attributed to Fujiwara no Takayoshi) · Colour on paper (picture); ink on paper (text panels) · Heian period, 12th century · The Gotoh Museum, Tokyo

Look to the upper right: an ultramarine night sky and a silver full moon above two noblemen seated face to face.

Exhibition: The Tale of Genji: Radiant Culture of the Japanese Imperial Court — Kyoto National Museum · –